Warren C. Gibbs

BROOKLYN — Warren C. Gibbs, age 91, passed away peacefully at his son’s home on Monday, Dec. 17, 2012, under the wonderful care of Great Lakes Hospice.

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Posted Dec. 19, 2012 at 10:48 AM
Updated Dec 19, 2012 at 10:49 AM

Posted Dec. 19, 2012 at 10:48 AM
Updated Dec 19, 2012 at 10:49 AM

BROOKLYN

BROOKLYN — Warren C. Gibbs, age 91, passed away peacefully at his son’s home on Monday, Dec. 17, 2012, under the wonderful care of Great Lakes Hospice.

He was born Sept. 3, 1921, in Dearborn to Clara (Corrigan) and George Gibbs. He graduated from Adrian High School in 1939. Warren then served his country during World War II by being in the Navy from 1942 to 1945. In 1942, Warren married Kathleen E. Govin. She preceded him in death in 1972, just short of celebrating 30 years of marriage. On Aug. 24, 1976, he married Lamona Mae Brown in Parma, Ohio. She preceded him in death in April of 2012.

Warren worked at Hurd Lock in Adrian for more than 29 years. He later worked at GTE/Verizon as a lineman for more than 19 years. He was a former assistant Scout and Scoutmaster for Madison Boy Scout Troop #84 for many years, played tuba for 55 years in the Adrian City Band, and was a lifetime member of DAV Chapter 20 of Adrian.

Survivors include his children, Linda Seeburger of Adrian, Charles (Pat) Gibbs of Brooklyn and Kimberly (Andrew) Hubbell of Tallahassee, Fla.; his stepchildren, Mike (Mary) Sterling, Jeff Sterling, both of Adrian; Kenny (Mary) Sterling of Hudson and Roy Sterling of California; and many, many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; and his brother, Donald (Clara) Gibbs of Findlay, Ohio.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wives, Kathleen and Lamona; a brother, George P. Gibbs; a stepdaughter, Charlotte Morse; and a grandson, Jeff Gibbs.

Funeral services for Warren will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012, at Wagley Funeral Home in Adrian, with the Rev. Lloyd Jewett officiating. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Montpelier, Ohio. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday; and one hour before the service on Thursday.

Memorial contributions may be made to Great Lakes Hospice. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.WagleyFuneralHome.com.